It Takes a Village: Keeping Santa Barbara Youth Away from Gang Life
South Coast organizations and leaders combine forces to understand gangs and offer better options for youth.
Recent Stories
Sunset Vigil Honors the Lives of Three Goleta Students Killed in Crash
More than a thousand people packed into the Dos Pueblos High School campus for a community memorial on May 22.
Linden Square Opens: A New Era in Downtown Carpinteria
Hundreds gathered for the May 22 Grand Opening of the long-awaited outdoor hub in Carpinteria.
The Push for $5 Million in Santa Barbara’s Local Housing Trust Fund
Housing advocates are urging the city to find a way to increase contributions toward the affordable housing fund.
Three Goleta Students Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident Near Lompoc
Dos Pueblos High School confirms three teenage students were among the victims in the fatal May 18 collision on Highway 1.
Santa Barbara’s Dwight Murphy Park to Begin Two-Year Renovation
The large-scale renovation with new multi-sport field and all-abilities playground to continue through spring 2027.
La Casa de la Raza Red-Tagged; Community Rallies to Restore Resources
Historic Santa Barbara community center closed by city prior to a potential sale of the property.
Santa Barbara City Councilmember Eric Friedman Eager to Return to Work Following Heart Attack
Friedman is set to participate in the May 13 city council meeting and said the community support helped his road to recovery.
City of Santa Barbara Weighs Budget Priorities for Two-Year Fiscal Plan
Measure I revenues will keep the city from making major cuts, though federal funding shortfalls may impact future budget decisions.
Transforming SBIFF’s Downtown Film Center into a ‘Movie Palace’
Planned renovations to marquee and entrance foyer will usher in a new era for the art-house theater.
